Maintenance Planner

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Job Title – Maintenance Planner
Location – Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent
Salary – £56,500
Shift – Monday to Friday (Days)

Job Role of the Maintenance Planner

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Planner to join a well-invested, heavy industrial manufacturing site that is currently undergoing major development and expansion. This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer looking to come off the tools and transition into a hands-off, planning-focused position within a structured and forward-thinking environment.

Working as part of a close-knit team of three, the Maintenance Planner will play a key role in ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and executed to maximise site efficiency and safety.

You will be responsible for developing and managing maintenance plans in line with the Maintenance Management Plan (MMP), coordinating resources, and ensuring all maintenance work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed maintenance plans aligned with the MMP
Review and manage maintenance requests via CMMS, including creating work orders
Conduct site assessments and plan required resources (materials, contractors, tools)
Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work
Coordinate maintenance schedules with supervisors and production teams
Manage both reactive and planned maintenance activities
Maintain accurate records for audits (contractor reports, risk assessments, etc.)
Carry out administrative duties including reporting, contractor bookings, and meeting coordination
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Supervise contractors and act as Responsible Officer (RO), issuing permits to work
Ensure high standards of safety, communication, and leadership
Sector – Heavy Industry / Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Electrical qualification Level 3 or above
Experience within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
Planning, scheduling, or project experience
Comfortable working in a hands-off, computer-based role
Additional Requirements

Must be open to undertaking monthly blood tests
Must be willing to shower on-site before shifts
The Maintenance Planner Will Benefit From

Salary of £56,500 (with expected increases)
Opportunity to move to a 4-day working week after probation
Working for a globally backed, market-leading business
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym and free parking
Sick pay and strong job security due to ongoing investment